Pope heads to Papua New Guinea after final Mass in Indonesia before an overflow crowd of 100,000
Friday, 6 September 2024 Pope Francis concluded his Indonesian visit with a Mass attended by 100,000 people, urging them to build peace and hope. He is now traveling to Papua New Guinea to meet Catholic missionaries and address social justice issues. In Indonesia, he focused on fostering interfaith dialogue with the Muslim community.
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Indonesians welcome Pope Francis to Jakarta as he kicks off a 12-day tour of the Asia-Pacific region, with further stops planned in Papua New Guinea, East Timor and Singapore. The 87-year-old will..